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SV02 HLE

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,430 mi
Last recorded81,430 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 HLE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slam panel N/S and at bonnet catch but alternative locking devices fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body panel corroded but not likely to cause injury to passers-bye

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside has a new coating of underbody protection applied including to all rigid and flexible brake pipes and suspension componants

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

drag on both front brakes but not binding at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chip in windscreen outside swept area of wipers

drag on both front brakes but not binding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres getting worn(2mm)

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2014 68,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,589 miles

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

Fail 17 Dec 2013 65,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 56,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs getting rusty at edges

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2010 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs getting rusty at edges

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 1 May 2009 70,221 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 63,793 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 69,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 48,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca?

Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,617
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,852
position lamp(s) not working 3,710
Stop lamp not working 3,487
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SV02 HLE is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 93,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV02 HLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV02 HLE is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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